Social Service of a Teacher as a Factor in the Ecologization of Public Consciousness

Abstract

This article investigates the role of a teacher's social service in the greening of public relations and consciousness. The central thesis is that a teacher's perception of their work as a cultural mission and vocation is a key mechanism for fostering environmental awareness among students. The study employs a theoretical methodology, analyzing the intersection of pedagogical activity and social service through the lens of motivation theories (e.g., Maslow, McClelland) and educational concepts. The mechanisms through which the pedagogical process interacts with the socio-cultural environment to promote ecological values are examined. The case of Uzbekistan is used to illustrate the integration of social service concepts into national policy and educational reform aimed at sustainable development. The conclusion posits that a teacher's internal motivation, framed as a calling, is crucial for effective ecological education and, consequently, for the ecologization of public consciousness. The research contributes to understanding the motivational foundations of pedagogical professionalism in the context of global environmental challenges.